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Boulder may consider measure placing limits on where “sexually violent predators” can live

ACLU discourages any proposed residency restriction

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In response to citizen anxiety over the recent release of convicted rapist Christopher Lawyer out of prison and into the community, Boulder will consider drafting a new ordinance to limit where in the city “sexually violent predators” can reside.

Christopher Lawyer
Boulder County Sheriff
Christopher Lawyer

Nothing’s been written yet, but on Tuesday the City Council will decide whether to direct the city attorney to prepare a policy that would be reviewed at a public hearing, for possible approval, in August.

This consideration comes amid a trend that’s seen local governments move away from such policies, which can effectively zone sex offenders out of contention for local housing, but often raise questions of constitutionality.

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